What’s the Best Way to Compare Proxy Prices Before Buying? or How Much Should You Expect to Pay for a

"Why Do Proxy Prices Vary So Much Between Providers?"

Hey guys,
So I’ve been shopping around for proxies, and damn—the proxy price differences are wild! One site charges like $5/month, another wants $50 for basically the same thing.

What gives? Is it just branding, or are there actual differences in quality?

I get that datacenter vs. residential affects proxy price, but even within the same type, the range is huge. Some say "premium IPs" or "better uptime," but how much of that is marketing fluff?

Anyone else notice this? Would love to hear your thoughts before I waste cash on overpriced junk—or worse, cheap proxies that die in a week.

(Also, any recs for solid mid-range providers? Not dirt cheap, but not breaking the bank either.)

Thanks!